Parents with Violent Relationship Can Cause Mental Issues for Children
There is a saying that you are a product of your environment. Now, new research demonstrates how a person’s surroundings when growing up can impact their mental health later in life. Science Daily...
View ArticleBinge Drinking Leading to Increased Violence Among Young Girls
The image of young girls used to be sweet and polite with aggressive behavior left to the boys. Recent studies, however, are showing that girls are starting to rival the opposite sex when it comes to...
View ArticleFactors Affecting Violent Behavior in Teen Girls
Recent news stories about violent behavior among teen girls are both shocking and somewhat unexpected, as traditionally, such violent behavior has always been seen as limited to males. Incidents seem...
View ArticleAdolescents and Violent Behaviors
Youth violence is a problem that carries many facets of consequences for adolescents and their families. There are physical, emotional, and economic problems that result from instances of adolescent...
View ArticleChoking Game Linked to Other Risky Behaviors in Youth
Some people are labeled as risk-takers, but being labeled a risk-taker at age 13 can be life-threatening. A recent study published in Pediatrics discusses the dangers of adolescents’ fascination with...
View ArticleBullying and Substance Abuse
Bullying is not a new phenomenon. However, it is one that is being studied more and more, and the trends being discovered present extremely bleak outcomes for those who are bullied. Combinations of...
View ArticleAdolescents Who Are Victimized Are At Increased Risk for Suicidal Thoughts
A shove in the school hallway. Forced sexual advances in the home of a friend. These and other acts of aggression can lead to greater violence and hurt an individual not only physically, but mentally....
View ArticleThe Bigger Picture on Bullying and Consequences: Teens Who Turn to Drug Use...
Bullying is a problem that brings numerous consequences along with it, particularly for the children who are victimized by bullies throughout the school years. One of the biggest issues is the reported...
View ArticleOppositional Defiant Disorder in Children and Teens
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an officially recognized mental health disorder in children and teens. People affected by the disorder have symptoms that include such things as recurring temper...
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